SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University women's soccer teams' home opener on Thursday night ended in heartbreak as Caldwell University defeated the Valkyries 1-0 by an early shot in the first half from Taylor Gutierrez. Daelynn Perry ended the night with seven saves.
 
First Half Notes:

• 2^nd minute: Brooklyn Galler took a shot earlier in the half for the Valkyries.
• Sarah Costanza took three shots for the Cougars, missing high on one with Perry saving the latter two.
• Gutierrez scored Caldwell's first goal of the year at the 17:47 minute mark,  assisted by Alexa Peto.
• Alex Peto had two shots on goal. The first one was saved by Perry and Peto missed high right on her second attempt.
• 29^th minute: Costanza shot, missed high.
• To end the half, Jasmine Hernadez attempted a shot that was saved by Ariana Gaminara.

Second Half Notes:

• Shelby McCutchen opened up the final half for the Valkyries with a low left shot that was saved by Gaminara.
• 65^th minute: Shot by Nicole Alfano, saved by Perry.
• 66^th minute: Shot by Lucy Rennar, blocked.
• 75^th minute: Shot by Costanza, saved by Perry.
• 76^th minute: Shot by Peto, saved by Perry.
• 79^th minute: Shot by Costanza, missed high right.
• 87^th minute: Shot by Peto, saved by Perry.

 
Next Up:
Converse will remain at home with a game on Saturday, August 27 at 5:00 p.m. against Glenville St.
 
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